At the turn of the century, a political phenomenon known as the Pink Tide occurred in numerous countries across Latin America. It signified a shift from the previously dominant neoliberal and Washington-oriented parties towards a more left-wing form of leadership. … Continue reading
Category: The Americas
Conférence et Entrevue avec Dr. Béland: Le Canada, un exemple idyllique pour l’accueil des migrants économiques: un mythe ou une réalité?
L’Institut d’études canadiennes de McGill (IECM) a organisé sa conférence annuelle le 27 et 28 octobre 2022. Cette année, des praticiens et académiciens se sont rassemblés afin d’aborder la comparaison des politiques d’immigration au Canada avec l’Europe, les États-Unis, et … Continue reading
Abolishing the British Monarchy: A Step Towards Ending Racism in Canada
More than half of Canadians today believe Canada should end its ties with the British Monarchy according to a recent poll, and these Canadians have good reason for believing so. Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death on September 8 this … Continue reading
Brittney Griner’s Sentencing: A Lesson in Public Empathy
With Brittney Griner on her way to a Russian penal colony, the United States must ask if the politicization of her situation has been harmful or helpful.
American Politicians Fail their Midterms – The Importance of Prioritizing Education
The past two years have been defined by global events that have caused social, economic, political, and cultural change. Russia’s war on Ukraine, inflation, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and rebuilding post-pandemic are only samples of the plethora of … Continue reading
America’s War on Monopolies: the Threat of Capturing Markets and Liberties
In July 1944, still celebrating the success of D-Day, economic thinkers from around the world gathered in Bretton, New Hampshire, to establish the first International Monetary Fund. Like the nymph Calypso from Homer’s Odyssey, these delegates from 44 … Continue reading
The Questionable Effectiveness of US Development Aid in Latin America
A brief summary of US aid in Central and Andean South America would be the pursuit of self-interest, wrapped in outwardly humanitarian intent.
Love is Now Law: How the Cuban Revolution was Finally Extended to Everyone
This September, in a historic societal and political shift, Cubans overwhelmingly voted to ratify arguably the most progressive family code in the world.
Death by Trade
Opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have risen significantly since 1999 whilst also exhibiting geographic variation. A focus on foreign trade-related jobs is vital, and perhaps more significant, than other forms of failure in relation to the rise of Opioid usage.
Hockey Canada’s Sexual Assault Scandal: Why We Can’t Let it Be Swept Under the Rug
[Trigger Warning: Sexual Abuse.] Since this past summer, Canadian news outlets have been reporting on the surfacing of multiple sexual assault allegations connected to Hockey Canada. What does this scandal reveal about the culture of abuse and violence within hockey? How are these events connected to Canadian pride and identity?